In Crisis Now

If tonight is the emergency — no bed, no food, thinking about ending your life, someone hurt you, or you're not sure where else to go — this page is for you. Everything on it is free. Where getting in the door takes a phone call or a reservation instead of a walk-in, that's said in bold at the start of the entry — before anything else — so you know before you travel, not after.

Don't know where to start? Call 211 (24/7, phone/text/chat, 100+ languages) and say what's happening. They will point you to the right door, including anything on this page.

If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, call 911.

If you're thinking about suicide, or you're worried about someone who is

9-8-8 — Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or text 988. Free, 24/7, every day. Interpreter access. ASL/LSQ video relay for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers. First Nations, Inuit and Métis callers can ask to be connected to Hope for Wellness support. Who it's for: anyone, anywhere in Canada. No eligibility test, no cost.

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto Call 416-408-HELP (416-408-4357). Free, confidential, 24/7/365 crisis and suicide-prevention line. Multilingual support (8 languages) available Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm. dcogt.com Who it's for: anyone in Toronto.

Gerstein Crisis Centre Call 416-929-5200 — free 24-hour crisis line, mobile crisis team, and short-term crisis beds for adults. gersteincentre.org Who it's for: adults 16+ in Toronto.

If you need to talk to someone right now (not 911-level, but you need support tonight)

Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) Call 211 to reach this civilian, clinician-led mental-health crisis response — an alternative to sending police to a mental-health emergency. Free, 24/7, and now citywide (delivered by four area-based community partner agencies, dispatched through 211). toronto.ca — Community Crisis Service Who it's for: Toronto residents 16+. No cost, no documents. For non-emergency mental-health crisis support — for immediate danger, call 911.

ConnexOntario — 1-866-531-2600 Free 24/7 phone/text/chat connecting you to mental health, addictions, and problem-gambling treatment programs across Ontario. connexontario.ca Who it's for: anyone in Ontario.

Progress Place Warm Line and Krasman Centre Warm Line Peer-support phone/text/chat lines for isolation, loneliness, and anxiety — staffed by people with lived experience, not clinicians; neither is a crisis line. Progress Place: call 416-960-9276 or text 647-557-5882, 6pm–midnight, 7 days a week. Krasman: phone line 1-888-777-0979, confirmed 24/7 by the provider's own page (live chat separately available 10am–midnight daily — the phone line, not chat, is the 24/7 channel). As of October 1, 2025, Krasman discontinued dedicated newcomer support services (peer support generally remains available to all). progressplace.org · krasmancentre.com Who it's for: anyone in Ontario.

CAMH — Access CAMH Call 416-535-8501, option 2, Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm (closed evenings, weekends, and holidays — this is not a crisis line). Free centralized intake line to CAMH's mental-health and addictions services. Addictions services accept self-referral (if eligible); most mental-health services need a referral from a healthcare provider. camh.ca/access-camh Who it's for: anyone in Toronto, during weekday business hours. Note: mental-health streams usually need a provider referral — addictions self-referral is available, subject to eligibility. Outside these hours, or for crisis support, use 988 or Distress Centres (416-408-4357) above.

If you're 55+ or an unpaid caregiver in crisis

Toronto Seniors Helpline Call 416-217-2077. Free phone/web-chat line connecting adults 55+ and their caregivers to crisis intervention, mobile crisis teams, and elder-abuse safety planning. Interpretation in 100+ languages. Phone: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat/Sun/holidays 10am–6pm, 365 days a year (not 24/7 — for after-hours crisis, use 988 or Distress Centres above). torontoseniorshelpline.ca Who it's for: adults 55+ and caregivers, Toronto.

Crisis Outreach for Seniors (COSS) Call 416-217-2077 (shared intake line with Toronto Seniors Helpline, above). Crisis counselling and short-term intensive case management for seniors in crisis. reconnect.on.ca/coss Who it's for: seniors 65+, Toronto.

A Friendly Voice — Seniors Warm Line: 1-855-892-9992 Free phone companionship line, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. afriendlyvoice.ca Who it's for: adults 55+, Ontario and Atlantic provinces.

If you're a young person in crisis

Kids Help Phone Call 1-800-668-6868 (24/7) or text CONNECT to 686868. Free, confidential phone/text/web-chat counselling for children and youth, English and French. kidshelpphone.ca Who it's for: children and youth across Canada. No cost, no documents.

Good2Talk Call 1-866-925-5454 (24/7) or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. Free, anonymous helpline for Ontario post-secondary students — professional counselling by phone, crisis text/chat, and a campus/community service finder. 100+ languages via interpreter. good2talk.ca/ontario Who it's for: Ontario post-secondary students.

Yorktown Family Services — Rapid Access Therapy Free walk-in therapy — no appointment, no referral, no health card needed — for children, youth and young adults, including grief and bereavement support, at the West Toronto Youth Hub. yorktownfamilyservices.com/youth-walkin Who it's for: children, youth, young adults, Toronto. Walk in — no documents required.

If you're 2SLGBTQ+ and need someone who gets it

LGBT YouthLine Free, confidential, anonymous peer support by live chat and text (647-694-4275), Sunday–Friday 4:00–9:30pm. Run by trained volunteers aged 16–29. Also keeps a directory of in-person 2SLGBTQ+ resources across Ontario. youthline.ca Who it's for: 2SLGBTQ+ youth, Ontario.

Trans Lifeline Free, fully anonymous peer-support hotline run by and for trans people. Canada: 1-877-330-6366 (Spanish available), Mon–Fri 1–9pm ET. Will not contact police or emergency services without your consent. translifeline.org/hotline Who it's for: trans and questioning people, Canada.

Friends of Ruby — Drop-In Centre Call 416-359-0237. Walk-in drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth 16–29: groceries, laundry, computer/WiFi access, harm-reduction and hygiene kits, and case managers who can help find inclusive housing/shelter space. friendsofruby.ca Who it's for: 2SLGBTQIA+ youth 16–29, Toronto. Walk in — no documents required.

If you're a woman or gender-diverse person fleeing violence

Assaulted Women's Helpline (AWHL) Call 416-863-0511 (GTA) or 1-866-863-0511 (toll-free) · TTY 1-866-863-7868 · Text #SAFE (#7233). Free, anonymous, confidential 24/7 crisis line for any woman in Ontario who has experienced abuse — safety planning, emotional support, and shelter referrals. Interpretation in up to 154 languages. Online chat weekdays 11am–8pm. awhl.org Who it's for: any woman in Ontario. No documents required.

The Redwood Call 416-533-8538, text 647-370-8300, or chat at idetermine.ca — 24/7 crisis line, plus secure emergency shelter for women and children fleeing gender-based violence. theredwood.com Who it's for: women and children, Toronto.

Interval House 24/7 crisis line: 1-888-293-5516. Family-style emergency shelter (space for ~12 women, 18 children) for women and children escaping abuse, including a pet-safety program. intervalhouse.ca Who it's for: women and children fleeing abuse, Toronto.

Nellie's Shelter Crisis line: 416-461-1084 (general line: 416-461-8903). Emergency shelter and crisis support for women 16+ with or without children who are homeless or leaving violence — inclusive of trans women and non-binary people. nellies.org Who it's for: women 16+ (inclusive of trans and non-binary people), Toronto.

Red Door Family Shelter Call 416-915-5671 (24-hour phone line; now operating as WoodGreen Red Door Family Shelter). Shelter and support for families affected by domestic abuse, including refugee claimant families in housing crisis. reddoorshelter.ca Who it's for: families affected by domestic abuse, Toronto — including refugee claimants.

Street Haven at the Crossroads Call 416-967-6060 or 1-844-967-6060. Drop-in centre, emergency shelter, and supportive housing for women-identifying individuals facing homelessness, substance use, mental health crisis, trauma, or gender-based violence. streethaven.org Who it's for: women-identifying individuals, Toronto.

Women's Habitat of Etobicoke Shelter: 416-252-5829. Crisis line, housing and legal support for women with or without children facing physical, emotional, spiritual, or financial abuse. womenshabitat.ca Who it's for: women, Etobicoke/west Toronto.

La Maison Toronto Shelter line: 647-777-6433. Free emergency shelter and safety planning for French-speaking women and their dependents experiencing domestic or family violence. lamaison-toronto.org Who it's for: French-speaking women and dependents, Toronto.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Women's Emergency Shelters Phone the site directly, or reach via Central Intake (416-338-4766) — none of the four sites' own pages publish walk-in access. Four City-funded shelters (Amélie House, Elisa House, Mary's Home, St. Clare's Residence). Age range varies by site (16+, 18+, or 25+). ssvptoronto.ca — women's shelters Who it's for: women, age minimum varies by site — check which site fits before travelling.

Victim Services Toronto 24-Hour Crisis Line: 416-808-7066. Free, confidential crisis response for victims of crime and sudden tragedy — on-scene support, safety planning, financial assistance case management. No police report required. victimservicestoronto.com Who it's for: anyone in Toronto affected by crime or sudden tragedy.

Shelter Movers — Greater Toronto Free, volunteer-run moving and storage for anyone fleeing abuse in the GTA: an Urgent Exit (pack and transport to a receiving shelter), an Escorted Move (with police, back to the household to collect belongings), and a Resettlement Move (shelter to a new home). For security reasons, Shelter Movers cannot be contacted directly by phone — once a shelter agrees to receive you (call 311 or Central Intake, 416-338-4766, above), that shelter arranges Shelter Movers on your behalf. sheltermovers.com Who it's for: anyone fleeing abuse, GTA. Access is only through a receiving shelter, not directly.

If you or someone you know is being trafficked or sexually exploited

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline Free, confidential 24/7/365 phone (1-833-900-1010) and chat in 200+ languages. Connects to 1,000+ frontline partners for emergency housing, counselling, health care, and legal aid. Accessible to Deaf, hard-of-hearing and non-verbal callers. canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca Who it's for: anyone being trafficked, a survivor, or someone concerned about another person.

FCJ Refugee Centre — Anti-Human Trafficking Programs No general crisis phone is published on FCJ's own site — for trafficking crisis support, use the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline above. FCJ's Migrant Workers Mobile Program can be reached by WhatsApp: 647-971-2153 (one specific stream, not a general hotline). Otherwise, free wraparound support for trafficked persons — counselling, food security, legal referrals, and help applying for work/residence permits for trafficking survivors. fcjrefugeecentre.org/human-trafficking Who it's for: trafficking survivors, including undocumented people — status is not a barrier.

Maggie's Toronto Main office is currently under renovation — no walk-in address is published. Call 416-964-0150, Mon–Fri 12–5pm EST, to reach a drop-in location or arrange free delivery anywhere in Toronto. Peer drop-ins and case management for sex workers, including Indigenous, trans/ non-binary and male-sex-worker specific groups, continue to run — you're just contacted first to learn where. maggiestoronto.org Who it's for: sex workers, Toronto.

Butterfly — Asian and Migrant Sex Worker Support Network 24/7 Hotline: 1-416-906-3098. Free crisis intervention hotline, health referrals and legal-rights support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and Thai. No referral needed. butterflysw.org Who it's for: Asian and migrant sex workers, Toronto — undocumented status is not a barrier.

If you're Indigenous and want a door that understands that

Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) Call 1-866-626-3737 (toll-free, confirmed on Na-Me-Res's own site). The shelter's direct line at 14 Vaughan Rd is 416-652-0334 — confirmed live through a community-services directory rather than Na-Me-Res's own page, so try the toll-free number first. Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless Indigenous men, with cultural and spiritual supports and case management. nameres.org Who it's for: Indigenous men. Community-specific — this door is for Indigenous people.

Anduhyaun Inc. Indigenous-led emergency shelter and second-stage housing serving Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and their children fleeing violence, plus crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling. Operating since 1973. Shelter: 416-920-1492 ext. 221. anduhyaun.org Who it's for: Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and children fleeing violence — Indigenous-led, culturally-rooted programming; not a closed door.

Anishnawbe Health Toronto Emergency Counselling Services: Wednesdays and Fridays only, 10am–12pm and 1–3pm (in person or by phone) — this is not a standing anytime walk-in. Outside those windows, call reception at 416-360-0486 to book a scheduled appointment. Also offers free primary care and mental-health/psychiatric services, plus traditional Indigenous healing (ceremony, medicines, ties to Elders) — these are not limited to the Wed/Fri emergency-counselling hours above. aht.ca Who it's for: Indigenous clients across Toronto. Community-specific.

Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto Call 416-963-9963 to confirm before travelling. 211 lists a walk-in drop-in here (showers, laundry, clothing, menstrual products, lunch, Mon–Fri) but NWRCT's own current site doesn't publish it — call first. Confirmed general office hours: Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm, closed weekends. Also offers housing outreach and crisis intervention for Indigenous women and their children. nwrct.ca Who it's for: Indigenous women and children, GTA. Community-specific.

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre Food bank: Thursdays, by reservation only — call 416-360-4350 ext. 245 at least 2 days ahead (one food bank per 7 days, citywide). Drop-in (coffee/snacks): Mon–Thu 10am–12pm & 1:30–3:30pm at 439 Dundas St E — Mon/Tue/Thu is community-specific (Indigenous only), Wed is open to the community. Weekend meals (Sat/Sun, breakfast 9:30am, lunch 1pm) are served at the Parliament St Side Door — a different address, not 439 Dundas St E. Housing help is by appointment only, Mon–Thu (416-360-4350 ext. 280/285). councilfire.ca Who it's for: First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, GTA. Community-specific.

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto — Native Youth Resource Centre Drop-In Services: Mon–Fri 9am–9pm (breakfast 9:15–10:15am, lunch 12–1pm, dinner 5–6pm), Saturday 12–8pm (brunch 1–2pm, dinner 5–6pm), closed Sundays. Drop-in support in housing, education and employment for Indigenous youth, using traditional healing approaches. nativechild.org/youth Who it's for: Indigenous youth 16–24, Toronto. Community-specific; walk in during listed hours.

9-8-8 also connects First Nations, Inuit and Métis callers to Hope for Wellness support — see the suicide-crisis entry at the top of this page.

If you need a bed tonight

Start here — this is the front door to Toronto's shelter system:

Central Intake — 24/7 Shelter Access Line City-operated phone line that refers you to an available emergency shelter bed or 24-hour respite site tonight, and connects you to detox, mental-health, refugee, and legal services. toronto.ca — Central Intake Who it's for: anyone experiencing homelessness in Toronto. No documents required.

Toronto Warming Centres & Winter Respite Sites Free, walk-in emergency warming space — the City's own page confirms you do not need to contact Central Intake to access a Warming Centre; walk-ins are welcome. Not open on a fixed calendar — the City activates Warming Centres whenever the forecast reaches -5°C or a winter weather warning is issued, opening at 5pm and staying open 24 hours until conditions ease; two additional Surge Sites activate at -15°C. Check toronto.ca — Warming Centres for current activation status before travelling — if you're reading this outside a cold snap, they are very likely not active right now, whatever the calendar month. Who it's for: anyone. Walk in — no documents required. Active only during a temperature-triggered activation, not a fixed season.

Streets to Homes (S2H) — Street Outreach 24/7/365 outreach if you're sleeping outside or in an encampment: water, food, ID and income-support help, shelter referrals. The SHARC site (129 Peter St) offers free showers, laundry, phone, and hygiene supplies 24/7, plus walk-in housing counselling weekdays 9am–3pm. toronto.ca — Streets to Homes Who it's for: anyone sleeping outside, Toronto. No documents required.

The Scott Mission — Showers, Laundry & Washroom Access Free walk-in washroom, shower, and laundry access Mon–Fri 9:00–11:30am, at 502 Spadina Ave — a separate service from the Welcome Centre meals program above (same building). Also runs a Thursday Identification Clinic (9:30–11am, via the PAID project), budgeting/financial help, a seasonal income-tax clinic, and TTC tokens for verified medical appointments. scottmission.com Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in, weekday mornings only — closed afternoons and weekends.

City Storage of Belongings for People Transitioning from Encampments When you move from an encampment into shelter or housing, City staff can photograph, bag and tag your belongings and store them free of charge — up to 30 days short-term, or up to 6 months if you're actively working on a housing plan with Streets to Homes or a partner agency. To arrange pickup once you're housed, call 416-338-1876 and leave a message with a callback number; calls are returned within 48 hours, Mon–Fri. toronto.ca — Encampment Outreach & Response Who it's for: anyone moving from an encampment into shelter or housing, Toronto. Arranged through Streets to Homes outreach staff, not a walk-in service.

Covenant House Toronto 24/7 crisis shelter for youth with no safe place to stay. Drop-in centre: Mon–Sun 12:00pm–6:45pm (416-204-7037) — not 24/7 like the shelter. Health clinic: 9am–12pm & 1–4pm Mon–Fri, until 7pm Tuesdays (416-204-7995), with or without a health card. Covenant House's own anti-trafficking team line is weekdays 8am–6pm (416-593-4849 / 1-800-435-7308) — for 24/7 trafficking crisis support, use the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline above. covenanthousetoronto.ca/get-help Who it's for: youth 16–24, Toronto. Shelter is walk-in; drop-in and clinic have the hours above.

Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth Access via City of Toronto Intake: 416-338-4766 — not a direct walk-in to the shelter address. Emergency shelter and transitional housing across 4 Toronto sites for youth 16–24, plus a Black-youth-focused housing stream (YOUth Belong). evas.ca Who it's for: youth 16–24, Toronto.

Kennedy House Youth Shelter Usually near capacity — call Central Intake first: 416-338-4766 or 1-877-338-3398, not the shelter directly (Kennedy House's own FAQ says so). Emergency shelter for youth 16–24 experiencing homelessness. kennedyhouse.org Who it's for: youth 16–24, Toronto.

Youth Without Shelter (YWS) Call 416-748-0110 (press 0) — this is the provider's own stated first step; no walk-in language is published on their current site. Emergency residential shelter for youth 16–24, plus a primary-care clinic and educational outreach. North Etobicoke. yws.on.ca Who it's for: youth 16–24, Toronto.

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) — Shelter & Drop-In Shelter residency is not walk-in — call 311 or Central Intake (416-338-4766 / 1-877-338-3398); this is CONC's own Contact page instruction. Separately, CONC's Drop-In & Food Access Program (850/854 Bloor St W) is walk-in: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–4pm, closed Sunday (lunch served Mon–Sat 12–1pm). The Food Bank inside that program is biweekly, by appointment only — call 416-516-8642. Case management for housing, income, health and settlement is available through the shelter program. conccommunity.org Who it's for: adults 18+, Toronto. Shelter: call first. Drop-In & Food Access: walk in.

Dixon Hall — Shelter and Respite Services Call ahead to confirm intake — no walk-in language is published for any site. Heyworth House (overnight shelter, 2714 Danforth Ave, 416-691-0012), Dixon Hall 24hr Respite Center (351 Lake Shore Blvd E, 416-864-4490), and 354 George St (respite, 647-888-1014) — three locations across Downtown East and East Toronto, including a pet-friendly overnight shelter at Heyworth House. dixonhall.org Who it's for: anyone, Toronto.

Fred Victor — Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelters Pets are a documented reason people refuse a shelter bed — these three Fred Victor sites let you keep yours with you. Bethlehem United Shelter (70 beds, all genders/singles/couples, near Caledonia Rd & Lawrence Ave) — the provider's own page calls it the only long-term shelter facility in Toronto that allows pets, accommodating up to 10 pets on-site; self-referral 416- 644-1743, or via Central Intake/walk-in if a bed is available. Fatima House — pet-friendly shelter for up to 50 women. Emergency Respite — the 24/7 low-barrier drop-in, also pet-friendly. fredvictor.org Who it's for: adults 18+, Toronto. Self-referral, Central Intake, or walk-in if a bed is available.

If you're a refugee claimant with nowhere to stay tonight

Calling these three is the right first move, but none of them confirms guaranteed same-night entry at any hour of night — if you're turned away or can't reach anyone, use Central Intake above, which also routes refugee claimants.

Sojourn House Call (416) 864-0515 ext. 221 or 222. Emergency shelter (76 beds) for refugee claimants, including separated youth, single adults, women and families — plus settlement and refugee-process support. The shelter itself operates 24/7, but intake works on a waitlist: front-line staff will assess your situation and add your name to the list; you'll be contacted as soon as a bed opens, not necessarily the same night. sojournhouse.org Who it's for: refugee claimants, Toronto.

Christie Refugee Welcome Centre Call (416) 588-9277. Emergency shelter (76 beds) for refugee claimant families of any background, with an onsite health clinic and a Centre for Refugee Children for unaccompanied minors. Intake hours are not published on the provider's site — phone first. christiestreetrc.com Who it's for: refugee claimant families, Toronto.

Adam House Call (416) 538-2836. Short-term shelter (average 8-week stay) for refugee claimants, with meals, legal-aid and social-assistance help. Intake hours are not published on the provider's site — phone first. adamhouse.org Who it's for: refugee claimants, Toronto.

If Toronto shelters are full — nearby regions also take intake calls

Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon) — central intake 905-450-1996. Priority goes to Peel residents; if you live outside Peel they'll try to connect you elsewhere instead, and even Peel residents aren't guaranteed a placement. — peelregion.ca/housing-social-support/homeless-support/shelters York Region — Blue Door — access is via York Region's Central Intake Line, 1-877-464-9675 ext. 76140, not a direct Blue Door number — bluedoor.ca/programs Durham Region — Cornerstone Community Association — a general Durham shelter line (905-668-4113) is published by neighbouring regions; Cornerstone's own site describes a casework-based intake rather than a same-night walk-in — cornerstonedurham.com/emergency-shelters Halton Region — outreach@halton.ca or 1-866-442-5866; also runs a 24/7 mental-health crisis outreach team (COAST), 1-877-825-9011 — halton.ca/for-residents/housing-supports-and-services Hamilton — Good Shepherd Centres — no single general shelter-intake number is published. Their own contact page lists mental-health crisis 905-529-7878, women's services crisis 905-523-6277, and general information 905-528-5877, which is the line they suggest if you're not sure which applies. Call 211 first if you'd rather be triaged — goodshepherdcentres.ca/contact No documents required. Phone first — placement is not guaranteed at any of these, and several route through a regional intake line rather than a direct number for the shelter itself.

If you need food today — no registration, no waiting list

Sistering — 24/7 Low-Barrier Drop-In Call 416-926-9762. Hot meals four times a day, plus showers, laundry, clothing, phones, crisis counselling, and harm-reduction supplies, at 962 Bloor St W — Toronto's only 24/7 drop-in of this kind, for women and gender-diverse people. A second site (220 Cowan Ave, Parkdale) is open 5 days/week, not 24/7. sistering.org/low-barrier-drop-in Who it's for: women and gender-diverse people, Toronto. Walk in, any time, any status, at 962 Bloor St W.

The Stop Community Food Centre Food bank: Mon & Fri, 10am–2pm — once a month if you live in the catchment area, once every 6 months if you don't. Drop-in meals differ by site: 1884 Davenport Rd. (breakfast 9am, lunch 12pm, Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri) or Wychwood Open Door, 729 St Clair W (Wed only, breakfast/lunch; Thu dinner 4pm). Bring ID if you have it. thestop.org Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. ID requested but check with them if you don't have any.

Out of the Cold Foundation Free hot meals, takeaway lunches, and seasonal overnight shelter at 15+ church/synagogue sites across Toronto (roughly November–April; St. Luke's United Church runs Sun/Wed 5–7pm year-round). outofthecold.org/find-a-location Who it's for: anyone. Walk in — no documents required.

Fred Victor — Daily Meal Program Moss Park (145 Queen St E): breakfast Mon–Fri 10–11am, dinner 4–5pm (no lunch). Regent Park (40 Oak St): breakfast Mon & Fri 9–10am, lunch Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 12–1pm (no dinner) — the two sites run different schedules, so check which one matches the meal and time you need. fredvictor.org Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in.

The Scott Mission — Welcome Centre Meals Call 416-923-3916. Free hot breakfast (8:00–8:30am) and lunch (11:30am–12:00pm), dine-in or take-out, at 502 Spadina Ave. (The Scott Mission's separate Men's Shelter program has relocated to 346 Spadina Ave — a different building from the meal site.) scottmission.com Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in.

Yonge Street Mission — Food Call 416-929-9614 to confirm current hot-meal hours and location before travelling. YSM's general office hours are Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; the food bank is needs-based (3–5 days of staples), but no specific hot-meal walk-in hours or location are published on the current site. ysm.ca/get-help Who it's for: anyone, Toronto Downtown East — call to confirm.

Evangel Hall Mission — Drop-In Centre Call (416) 504-3563. Free meals, washroom and hygiene-product access, hot showers and laundry (registration from 9am), Mon–Fri 9:00am–12:00pm, plus Sunday dinner 5:00–6:00pm. evangelhall.ca Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in.

Salvation Army Gateway — Drop-In & Take-Away Meals Call (416) 368-0324 (107 Jarvis St, front desk staffed 24/7). Sit-down meals Tuesdays/Fridays 12:00–1:30pm; take-away meals Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays at 5:00pm. thegateway.ca/help Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in.

Good Shepherd Ministries — Community Meals Morning Drop-In: 9:00–10:00am daily. Hot meal: 2:00–4:00pm daily, 365 days a year — alongside shelter and healthcare services. (This replaces the previously-listed Mon–Fri 3:30–4:45pm / Sat 11:30am–12:30pm schedule, which is no longer current.) goodshepherd.ca/community-meals Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in.

All Saints Church-Community Centre — Meal Program Call 416-368-7768. Breakfast 9:30am (takeout 10am), Lunch 12:30pm (takeout 1pm), Mon/Tue/Thu; Wednesday lunch only. allsaintstoronto.com Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in.

PARC — Drop-In & Community Meals Call (416) 537-2262. Drop-In Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00am–1:00pm, Fri 12:30–4:30pm, Sat/Sun 11:00am–3:00pm, Holidays 11:00am–3:00pm. Walk in — no referral or intake required, plus showers and laundry. Parkdale/Queen West. parc.on.ca/parc-programs/drop-in Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in — no documents required.

Toronto Lawyers Feed the Hungry Free hot meals four times a week from the Osgoode Hall cafeteria: Tue/Wed dinner 5:00pm, Thu breakfast 6:45am, Sun brunch 10:00am. Take-out available. lso.ca — hunger relief Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Walk in.

Sikh Spiritual Centre Toronto — Langar Call 416-746-6666. Free meals served daily to anyone who walks in, regardless of background, faith, or immigration status. ssctoronto.org Who it's for: anyone, including undocumented people. Walk in.

ISKCON Toronto — Sunday Feast Free vegetarian feast every Sunday evening, 5:30–8:30pm, open to newcomers and congregants alike. torontokrishna.com/sunday-feast Who it's for: anyone. Walk in. Sundays only.

This list isn't exhaustive, and it changes — meal programs move, merge, or close. If none of these fit your day, time, or neighbourhood, or one of them turns you away, call 211 for other free meal options across the city.

If you or someone else has overdosed, or you use drugs and want to stay safer

If someone has overdosed right now, call 911 and use naloxone if you have it — Ontario's Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects people who call for help.

Harm Reduction Supplies & Services (Toronto Public Health) Call 416-392-0520 (or 416-338-7600) to reach Toronto Public Health's mobile/street outreach for free needles/syringes, safer smoking equipment, naloxone kits with training, and drug-checking collection — TPH closed its own walk-in storefront at 277 Victoria St. on 2025-04-01 and no longer runs a walk-in site directly. For in-person supervised consumption / overdose-prevention services, TPH refers to three independently-operated sites (not TPH sites) — contact each directly, hours vary: Casey House (119 Isabella St.), Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site (260 Augusta Ave.), and Street Health (338 Dundas St. E.). toronto.ca — substance use clinical services Who it's for: anyone, Toronto. Call ahead — the walk-in storefront is closed; no documents required for outreach services.

Ontario Naloxone Program for Pharmacies Free naloxone kits (injectable or nasal spray) with in-person training at participating pharmacies — no prescription or health card needed, up to two kits a day. Not all pharmacies carry naloxone kits — call ahead to check. ontario.ca — get naloxone kits free Who it's for: anyone, Ontario. Walk in — no documents required.

Breakaway Community Services Call 416-537-9346 (general line — no dedicated crisis/intake line found on the provider's own site). Community-based and outreach harm-reduction (non-abstinence) support for people using or interested in safer supply of opioids. breakawaycs.ca Who it's for: anyone, Toronto.

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Generated: 2026-07-30.